A child who is too short for his or her age due to severe malnutrition is suffering from

stunting.
marasmus.
wasting.
protein calorie malnutrition.


stunting.

Psychology

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Tammy was unable to stand on one foot with her eyes closed. The problem involved the receptors in her

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Psychology

According to the diathesis-stress model, which of the following aspects of stress plays a key role in development of depression?

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Psychology